
The Discourse on Taiwan Needs a Vibeshift
By Arthur Kroen
Taiwan’s history of resistance against colonizers – whether European, Japanese, or Chinese – and multi-ethnic nation-building deserves recognition.

Geonomics, Not Geopolitics is Driving Pakistan’s Courting of Bangladesh
By Abdul Basit
It is part of Islamabad’s effort to enhance and diversify economic relations in its immediate neighborhood, focusing on trade and connectivity.

New Zealand’s Kiribati Aid Review Further Opens Door for Chinese Influence
By Jonah Bock
Washington should take note.

Indifferent to Alarming Surge in Hate Speech, India Outrages Over Comic’s Crass Comment on YouTube Show
By Kavita Chowdhury
There was a 74 percent increase in hate speech in 2024. But neither the government nor the public seems alarmed.